Republican controlled legislature considers dramatic move to Oklahoma online voter registration
Voter Access articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section of DC focuses on voter access: a vitally important aspect of democracy concerned with ease of voting and the various barriers in the way. Voter ID, Compulsory Voting and Felon Voting are just some of the hot button issues highlighted here. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Lessons About Organizing From a Prisoner
Criminalizing someone like Hasan who came from a challenging background, abuse and poverty instead of giving people like him the help they need is a clear sign that the system we live in is completely inhumane
Can Election Day Registration Boost NJ Turnout?
Three other states that introduced election day registration saw huge spikes in voter turnout
VIDEO: Voting Rights Weaken Since Civil Rights Era
Since Civil Rights Era
Much of gains in voting rights won during activist 60’s protest have waned since Civil Rights Era
VIDEO: Fox News on Selma Voter Suppression
Fox News commentator wonders if Selma voter suppression is distraction from larger issues at play
Filming Democracy Chronicles Broken System Documentary
Thanks to your support, our Design of a Broken System documentary reached its Kickstarter fundraising goal on June 17th and the project has been evolving ever since.
Selma Voting Rights March in Congressional Recognition
National conversation again refocuses on Civil Rights Era’s historic Selma voting rights march
Revealing New Patterns of Latino Voter Suppression
Modified but virulent Latino voter suppression system found across nation in latest Harvard study
Supporting John Legend Voting Rights Act Oscar Comments
In star-studded Oscar night performance, rapper Common and singer John Legend voting rights support grounds overly lavish ceremony in reality of America
Questionable Move to Cut Georgia Early Voting
Turnout and basic administration to be harmed if plans to cut short Georgia early voting proceed